Photographer Tohyoh started taking photographs during his career as a graphic designer in advertising. Through his work with many photographers, he improved his skill in photography. Tohyoh himself took photos of many celebrities, actors/actresses, and performers during interviews.

Tohyoh started taking photos of male nudes when he was asked by one of his friends to take his photo for private purposes. Unexpectedly he had a brain hemorrhage and acquired hemiparalysis, but he never gave up his passion towards photography. Tohyoh and his physiotherapist worked on an orthotic that enabled him to take photos with his left hand, thus enabling him to continue shooting.

Since then he has traveled not only domestically, but also abroad for photo shoots as his lifework. He has since focused on male nudes and worked actively, not only in Japan, but also abroad. In March 2006, he passed away suddenly from brain hemorrhage at the age of 56.

His passion towards photography still continues to live on in his works.

* The management of the Gallery Tohyoh is now under the direction of Toyoh's partner MITSUGU, as per Tohyoh's will. Tohyoh's work will not be produced anymore, but his past works will be offered to those who appreciate the quality of his works.